Barabanki, June 2 — In a tragic road accident early Monday morning, four members of the same family from Gonda district lost their lives when an Ertiga car collided head-on with a truck on the Banda–Bahraich National Highway near the Chanchal Aanchal Dhaba in Ramnagar police station limits.
The crash, which occurred around 5:30 AM, left the front portion of the car completely mangled, and led to a two-kilometer traffic jam on the Lucknow–Bahraich highway. Police and passersby rushed to the scene, rescuing the injured and clearing the wreckage after an hour-long effort.
Deceased Identified, All from One Family
According to Ramnagar SHO Anil Pandey, the deceased have been identified as:
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Sudhir Maurya (35)
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Shanti Maurya (33) – Sudhir’s wife
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Ramashankar Maurya (38)
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Ayaan Qureshi – the car’s driver
All four victims were returning from a wedding reception in Kanpur with their family members.
Survivors in Critical Condition
Three other passengers were seriously injured in the accident:
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Pooja Kushwaha (32)
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Aksh (9)
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Anvi (5)
All were traveling in the same car. They were rescued from the wreckage and rushed to a nearby hospital, where they are currently receiving treatment.
Accident Causes Chaos on Highway
The intensity of the collision caused an immediate traffic pile-up, halting movement on the highway. It took nearly an hour for the police to clear the jam and restore normal traffic flow.
The victims’ bodies have been sent for post-mortem examination, and their families have been notified, police confirmed.
Community Mourns Tragic Loss
The incident has sent shockwaves through the Gonda district, where the deceased hailed from. Locals have expressed grief over the untimely demise of an entire family in a tragic road mishap.
An investigation into the cause of the accident is underway. Preliminary reports suggest reckless driving or poor visibility could be contributing factors.
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